Power conditioning systems for a magnetically levitated test vehicle
Abstract
The power conditioning for a magnetically-levitated, linear motor propelled test vehicle is described. Control circuits have been developed to provide a constant air gap for levitation and improved damping of lateral motion to force disturbances. Transistorized magnet drivers supply the required magnet current. A longitudinal control system with programmed limits on the second and third derivatives of the position command allows both precise position stopping and control of acceleration and jerk. A programmable controller is used for sequencing and monitoring the levitation and propulsion systems.
- Publication:
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Power Electronics Specialists Conference
- Pub Date:
- 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977pes..conf..275F
- Keywords:
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- Magnetic Control;
- Magnetic Levitation Vehicles;
- Power Conditioning;
- Sequential Control;
- Attitude Control;
- Damping;
- Lateral Control;
- Propulsion System Performance;
- Trajectory Control;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering